Symmetry: Research Analyst

Old Mutual Limited; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Symmetry Research Analyst to perform research and analysis on asset managers and investment strategies in a fast-evolving environment in South Africa. The role emphasizes rigorous research processes and clear communication of investment insights to the team.

The successful candidate will evaluate fund managers, produce actionable reports, and support market trend analysis while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CFA candidate or charterholder, or similar.
• 2 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant knowledge of the industry and fund managers.
• Demonstrate strong quantitative and analysis skills.

Responsabilités

• Research, analyse and monitor asset managers and strategies.
• Make recommendations for investment decisions based on research.
• Produce high quality research and insights reports on investment solutions.
• Produce fund peer group analysis output with quality insights.
• Act as key points of access and communication between external fund managers and Symmetry.
• Assist in collecting and transforming information relating to funds and market trends.

Connaissances

Accounting

Action Planning

Analytical Thinking

Budget Management

Client Management

Computer Literacy

Data Classification

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Data Modeling

Document Management

Evaluating Information

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Formation

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Description du poste

## Symmetry: Research AnalystApply: Pinelands: Full time: Posted Today: JR-84717**Let's Write Africa's Story Together!**Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.**Job Description**Symmetry is a business in build mode, evolving, growing, and redefining what investment solutions should look like. This role is accountable for research & analysis and investment recommendations within an asset class. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.**Key Responsibilities:*** Researches, analyses and monitors asset managers and strategies.* Makes recommendations for the selection of investment decisions based on the research process.* Produce high quality research and insights reports on investment solutions.* Produce fund peer group analysis output with quality insights (e.g. quarterly screening, manager flags, report back preparation, fiduciary updates).* Act as key points of access and communication between external fund managers and Symmetry.* Assist in collecting and transforming relevant information relating to funds, fund managers, market trends, etc.* Keep the OMMM team abreast of important market events related to funds and fund managers* Effectively communicate manager research findings to broader team***These responsibilities offer an overview and a general outline of the role and are not exhaustive.*** **Qualification, Skills and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.* CFA candidate or charterholder, or similar.* 2 - 7 years of relevant experience* Relevant knowledge of the industry and fund managers* Demonstrate strong quantitative and analysis skills na**Skills**Accounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Document Management, Evaluating Information, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures**Competencies**Business Insight### ### Collaborates### ### Communicates Effectively### ### Decision Quality### ### Ensures Accountability### ### Financial Acumen### ### Instills Trust### ### Manages Complexity**Education**NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent**Closing Date**29 October 2026 , 23:59***The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.***